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Old 10-24-2016, 02:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Judith1005 View Post
I would say, before you commit to doing anything. Spend some time visiting all the Craft shows in your area. See what everyone has. You really don't want to make and sell the exact same thing. Economically, At the moment, I think that little items would probably sell better. Anything bigger, maybe just make a few samples and take orders for those items.
Judith has a good idea...our YMCA has several craft shows each year and sometimes there are duplicate items. I don't think attendees expect a discount and I can usually find something unique for gifts but I have never purchased items I know I can make myself.
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